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28-JUL-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Ambush bug (Phymata)

These guys begin to appear in early July (usually) and are soon abundant, found on a wide variety of flowers. Here, this one is on a queen anne's lace. They are adept at hiding, lying flat on the flower's surface, or even hiding in the flower where they wait until another insect lands and then they pounce.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/1300s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time28-Jul-2014 12:05:13
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.5 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Ceya31-Jul-2014 16:09
An amazing bug, really! Beautifully captured. V!
joseantonio31-Jul-2014 04:11
What an amazing creature Thank you for showing this close.V
Lieve Snellings31-Jul-2014 02:03
this is terrific, what a great find ! and so well photographed ! V
Range View 30-Jul-2014 22:52
This is a most unusual looking creature. You manage to find so many different species in the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. Thanks for sharing with us Christine! V
Barbara
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